Economic Nexus: Unmasking Global Power

Economic Nexus: Unmasking Global Power


The Wealth Gap – Why the Rich Keep Getting Richer

January 02, 2026

This episode examines the growing concentration of wealth and explains why economic inequality is a structural feature of the modern global economy. It shows how the divide between income and wealth allows asset owners to accumulate money far faster than workers who rely on wages.

The episode explores how tax systems, inheritance, and financial markets favor the wealthy, enabling capital to grow while wages stagnate. It also highlights how extreme wealth concentration translates into political influence, shaping laws and policies that further entrench inequality.

Ultimately, the episode argues that the wealth gap is not a natural outcome, but the result of deliberate choices and power imbalances. It concludes that reducing inequality is possible—but only if societies choose fairness, accountability, and shared prosperity over unchecked accumulation.